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NPFL signs partnership deal with FRCN

NPFL signs partnership deal with FRCN

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2025

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has signed a partnership deal with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) for […]

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NPFL: Remo Stars deserved win over Enyimba - Ogunmodede

NPFL: Remo Stars deserved win over Enyimba – Ogunmodede

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2025

Remo Stars technical adviser, Daniel Ogunmodede has commended his players for the 2-0 win over Enyimba. Olamilekan Adedayo and Samson […]

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Lamine Yamal names two most talented players in Barcelona squad

Lamine Yamal names two most talented players in Barcelona squad

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2025

Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal has named himself and Pedri as the most talented players in the Blaugrana squad. In a […]

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NPFL: Boboye relishes Akwa United's win over Niger Tornadoes

NPFL: Boboye relishes Akwa United’s win over Niger Tornadoes

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2025

Akwa United head coach, Kennedy Boboye has showered encomium on his players following their comfortable 2-0 home win against Niger […]

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Egypt confirmed as new hosts of U-20 AFCON

Egypt confirmed as new hosts of U-20 AFCON

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2025

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has confirmed Egypt as new hosts of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. […]

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NPFL: Plateau United beat Rangers away, Remo Stars extend lead

NPFL: Plateau United beat Rangers away, Remo Stars extend lead

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2025

Holders Rangers suffered a 1-0 defeat to Plateau United in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 31 fixture at […]

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FIFA considering expanding World Cup to 64 teams

2026 WCQ: FIFA could still hand South Africa points deduction despite Lesotho’s withdrawal

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2025

FIFA could end up deducting points from South Africa for fielding an ineligible player during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, […]

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2026 WCQ: We can't afford to drop points - Troost-Ekong warns ahead of Zimbabwe clash

2026 WCQ: Troost-Ekong takes responsibility for Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2025

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has taken responsibility for his error that led to Zimbabwe’s dramatic late equaliser during their […]

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350 golfers for 2025 IBB Lady Captain’s Cup

By Contributor / March 27, 2025

By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 27, 2025 (NAN) No fewer than 350 golfers are set to slug it out for […]

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Stephen Smith apologises for claiming LeBron James snubbed Kobe Bryant's memorial

Stephen Smith apologises for claiming LeBron James snubbed Kobe Bryant’s memorial

By Ifunanya / March 27, 2025

NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith has apologised for falsely claiming that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James did not attend […]

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Champions League: UEFA to investigate four Real Madrid players ahead of Arsenal tie

Champions League: UEFA to investigate four Real Madrid players ahead of Arsenal tie

By Ifunanya / March 27, 2025

UEFA is investigating four Real Madrid players over allegations of “indecent conduct” during their Champions League win over Atletico Madrid. […]

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EPL: He'll do better than Jesus - Agbonlahor advises Arsenal on striker to sign

EPL: He’ll do better than Jesus – Agbonlahor advises Arsenal on striker to sign

By Ifunanya / March 27, 2025

Former Aston Villa captain, Gabriel Agbonlahor has advised Arsenal to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town in the summer. Agbonlahor […]

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NPFL: El-kanemi gaffer seeks improvement despite win over Nasarawa United

NPFL: El-kanemi Warriors rally to hold Shooting Stars in Maiduguri

By Ifunanya / March 27, 2025

El-kanemi Warriors rallied to hold Shooting Stars to a 2-2 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 31 […]

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Onana names two EPL clubs that wanted to sign him before Man Utd

Onana names two EPL clubs that wanted to sign him before Man Utd

By Ifunanya / March 27, 2025

Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has revealed that Arsenal and Chelsea were interested in signing him before he eventually joined […]

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2026 WCQ: 'Chelle not to blame' - Isaac Success names those responsible for Nigeria's failure

2026 WCQ: ‘Chelle not to blame’ – Isaac Success names those responsible for Nigeria’s failure

By Ifunanya / March 27, 2025

Former Super Eagles striker, Isaac Success has slammed the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for mishandling the national team’s 2026 World […]

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Transfer: Liverpool, Manchester City line up bids for Aina

EPL: Aina willing to sign new Nottingham Forest contract

By Ifunanya / March 27, 2025

Nigeria defender, Ola Aina is now ready to renew his contract with Nottingham Forest despite interest from Premier League big […]

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BREAKING: 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles' hopes take big blow after 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe

2026 WCQ: South America’s Mzamane blames two Nigerian stars for poor result

By Ifunanya / March 27, 2025

South African football pundit, Mbizo Mzamane, has blamed Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi for the Super Eagles disappointing 1-1 draw […]

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2026 WCQ: Why Argentina beat us 4-1 - Brazil coach, Dorival Junior

Ex-Chelsea defender on Brazil’s shortlist to replace Dorival Junior as head coach

By Ifunanya / March 27, 2025

Former Chelsea defender, Filipe Luis is on Brazil’s shortlist to replace Dorival Junior as their head coach. The Brazilian Federation […]

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Premier League confirms two different summer transfer windows for 2025

Premier League confirms two different summer transfer windows for 2025

By Ifunanya / March 27, 2025

The Premier League has announced the creation of an extra transfer window in the summer. This decision has been made […]

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NPFL: Finidi delighted with Rivers United's win over El-Kanemi Warriors

NPFL: Finidi reacts to Rivers United’s defeat to Bayelsa United

By Ifunanya / March 27, 2025

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George has reflected on his team’s away defeat to Bayelsa United. The Pride of Rivers […]

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